言
教
不
如
身
教
y
á
n
j
i
à
o
b
ù
r
ú
s
h
ē
n
j
i
à
o
Definitions
1. Explaining in words is not as good as teaching by example (idiom). Action speaks louder than words.
Components
言教
yán jiào
–
to give verbal instruction
不如
bù rú
–
not equal to
身教
shēn jiào
–
to teach by example